CBS Evening News, December 14, 2020
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U.S. administers first doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine; Norah O'Donnell reflects on the pandemic.
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A developing storm will bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Northeast. Don Dahler reports from Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, which is still recovering from the last storm.
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States like Georgia and Florida are dealing with snow and sleet ahead of what's expected to be a crippling winter storm in the Northeast. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Savannah.
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More than 20 states issued wind chill advisories and warnings on Wednesday due and officials declared a snow emergency in Erie, Pennsylvania -- where residents are digging out from more than five feet of snow. DeMarco Morgan is there and spoke with CBSN about the cold weather.
Colossal snowfall in Erie County, Pennsylvania was captured on video by a drone.
Forecasters say a winter storm dumped a record amount of snow on Erie County and surrounding areas.
Erie, Pennsylvania, is expected to get more snow following a record-breaking Christmas storm -- and there might be more on the way. CBS News correspondent DeMarco Morgan has the latest.
Americans heading home after Christmas may face flight delays and difficult road conditions after more than a foot of snow fell in parts of the country. DeMarco Morgan reports.
Many didn't make it to their holiday destinations on time. Heavy weather blanketed much of New England, while the Midwest shivered through a vicious cold snap. In the past two days, more than 7,800 flights were delayed and more than 255 were canceled. Anna Werner reports from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Winter storm systems will impact millions of people from Texas to Maine over the next few days. San Antonio, Texas, saw rare snowfall Thursday night from a system that is making its way through the South and up to the Northeast. Nearly 18 inches of lake-effect snow fell in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Don Dahler reports.
As heavy hail pounds Texas and Mississippi, a possible snowstorm could be headed to the Northeast. Will your area be slammed with snow this weekend? WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn has more details.
Communities along the southern New Jersey coast are cleaning up from widespread flooding. The massive winter storm left several towns underwater and thousands without power. People are returning home after crests topping nine feet forced evacuations. Some say the experience was worse than Superstorm Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports.
The snowfall in the New York City set a single-day record in Central Park. Five people in the city died from shoveling, and passengers packed Penn Station Sunday night, as train travel resumed. The nation's busiest commuter railroad started limited service Monday morning. David Begnaud reports.
The record-breaking blizzard that slammed the East Coast continues to claim lives; An Ohio police officer has a near-impossible assignment
Parts of the New Jersey shore were hit with significant flooding of icy waters. Some residents say the storm surge was greater than that of superstorm Sandy. Jericka Duncan reports from Wildwood, NJ.
Over two feet of snow fell in New York City, coming a tenth of an inch away from breaking the all-time snowfall record. Jamie Yuccas has reports on the storm and clean-up preparation for Monday morning’s commute.
East Coast blizzard claims over 28 lives The record-breaking blizzard that slammed the East Coast continues to claim lives. At least 28 people died from car accidents, heart attacks, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Officials are urging people to stay vigilant during the clean up. Kris Van Cleave reports from Washington, D.C., where two feet of snow fell.
The first signs of the major blizzard forecasted to hit the East Coast have arrived; Until recently, Tim Harris was the only restaurant owner in the country with Down syndrome.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in the January 2023 strangulation deaths of her children.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, is facing off against Rep. Ralph Norman for the GOP nomination.
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The new overseas routes represent the largest expansion in the airline's history, United said.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
The shooting took place in January during the Trump administration's immigration operation in Minnesota.
Luis Manuel Aviles Roa, the father of a U.S. Navy sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, was released by ICE on Tuesday, his family told CBS News.
Popular left-wing streamer Hasan Piker drew stiff criticism from prominent Democrats on Monday after arguing that some Jewish Americans' support for Israel is "making antisemitism worse."
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Dolly Parton, whose death was announced by her family on Tuesday, didn't write "9 to 5" as a meditation on trade policy, but the current trade battle between the Trump White House and Canada speaks to a theme in the hit song. Major Garrett explains. Then, CBS News' Anthony Mason joins to unpack Parton's legacy.
Music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on Tuesday. Rolling Stone senior writer Marissa Moss joins CBS News to discuss Parton's legacy.
Dolly Parton, the poor girl from the Great Smoky Mountains who became the shining queen of country music, died on Aug. 25, 2026 at age 80. In this "Sunday Morning" profile that originally aired Feb. 10, 2019, the singer, songwriter and philanthropist talked with CBS News' Tony Dokoupil about creating a musical legacy (including writing such classics as "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," and "Coat of Many Colors"), and counting her blessings – all while presenting herself as "a country girl's idea of glam."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
President Trump on Tuesday said he is lowering the American flag throughout the U.S. following the death of legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. CBS News' Anthony Mason, Jamie Wax and Nicole Valdes have more.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
Closing arguments are expected this week in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial for the killings of her three young children. Attorney and legal analyst Joe Tamburino joins CBS News to discuss the case and a moment on Monday where witness testimony was cut short over comments about religion.
The judge in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy denied a mistrial request from her attorneys but scolded the prosecution after a witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports, and legal analyst Joe Tamburino weighs in.
Lindsay Clancy's defense team asked for a mistrial after a prosecution witness brought up Clancy's religious beliefs. The judge denied the request but reprimanded prosecutors. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest analysis.
San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend and pleaded no contest to amended charges originally stemming from a prostitution arrest. Now, he could face punishment from the NFL. Carter Evans reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Canada announced Tuesday tariffs of up to 50% on $20 billion in U.S. imports to match the Trump administration's recently announced tariffs. Is there an off-ramp for the trade battle? Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Canada announced that it is imposing tariffs of up to 50% on about $20 billion of U.S. imports in an effort to match the Trump administration's newly announced levies on Canadian imports.. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Dolly Parton, whose death was announced by her family on Tuesday, didn't write "9 to 5" as a meditation on trade policy, but the current trade battle between the Trump White House and Canada speaks to a theme in the hit song. Major Garrett explains. Then, CBS News' Anthony Mason joins to unpack Parton's legacy.
Cattle rancher Shawn Harris joins CBS News to discuss President Trump's decision to remove tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for the next 90 days and its impact on American farmers.
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.